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I am rather perplexed by the number of advertisements found in Buddhist publications hawking their wares: malas of sundry materials–one suitable for this mantra while another is to be used for another; various supplies for one’s personal lhakang; special meditation robes; various zafus and zebutons; meditation benches; special timers that signal the end of personal meditation times; Buddhist jewelry; etc. many which are sold at a premium price. It would appear to one new to Buddhism that these are essential to one’s...